This is the final chapter of our undergraduate careers at Ohio Wesleyan University! For all of us, it has taken hard work, sacrifice, and dedication to reach this point. Please see the information below regarding some of the special events that will help to make our last year unforgettable.
You may know that, in previous years, seniors have paid dues in order to participate in senior activities. This year, students WILL NOT have to pay dues. All of the events and celebrations listed below are being supported by University Advancement and Student Engagement & Success Office.
HAVE YOU REGISTERED TO GRADUATE? The application for graduation needs to be completed by students and their advisors. For more information, check the Graduation Information page.
Senior Night at the Backstretch - Games, prizes, $4 trashcans, and a free hot dog bar
8:00-10:00 p.m.
March 22, 2024
50 Days until Commencement
March 25, 2024
Graduating Class Trustee Info Session
6:00-6:30 p.m.
Are you interested in supporting and ensuring the future of Ohio Wesleyan on a higher leadership level? Learn about the Board of Trustees and the graduating class trustee position. Be the voice for the younger alumni! To learn more, please attend this virtual information session.
In an effort to stay in touch with younger alumni and create a link between the generations, the Board decided to elect, annually, a qualified member of the graduating class. This individual is not solely a representative of the student body but rather, a voice for young alumni who would not otherwise have a forum to support younger alumni.To learn more, please attend this virtual information session.
This mandatory event is your graduation checklist to make sure you are prepared to leave OWU. Come and go as your schedule allows.
April 27, 2024
Senior Cocktail Hour
President's Ball, 9-11:30 p.m. on the JAYwalk. (Rain location is in the Benes Rooms.)
May 9, 2024
Commencement Rehearsal, 4-5:15 p.m. (Mandatory for seniors walking at Commencement)
Graduate check-in 3:30 p.m. at Branch Rickey Arena
Class Photo
Final Lap and senior party, immediately following Commencement Rehearsal
Pick up your senior T-shirt
Food, drinks, and more!
May 10, 2024
Phi Beta Kappa Ceremony, 10:30 a.m.
Phi Beta Kappa Luncheon, noon
Baccalaurate – 7 p.m., Gray Chapel
May 11, 2024
Senior/Family Brunch Open House (Sponsored by the President's Office - 9 - 11 a.m.
Hamilton-Williams Campus Center (Benes Rooms)
Graduating Seniors, Bring Your Family and Enjoy Brunch! Please stop by for a brunch open house honoring the Class of 2024 and their families on Commencement morning, May 11, between 9-11 a.m. in the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center (Benes Rooms), 40 Rowland Avenue.
Graduate line-up, 11:30 a.m.
Commencement Ceremony on the Rock Quad (Gordon Field House if inclement weather), 1 p.m.
*All events are subject to change. Please watch your email, social media, OWU Daily, and this page for event information
Stay tuned for additional information about exclusive Class of 2024 gear from the OWU Bookstore and the opportunity to select your class speaker for Commencement.
With your senior class gift, you can support an area that's meaningful to you (scholarships, your major, athletics teams, etc.) and continue the legacy of senior class philanthropy. Make your gift of $20.24 to receive a senior donor cord for Commencement.
You can make your gift securely online here. Or, mail a check to: Ohio Wesleyan University, University Advancement, 61 S. Sandusky St. Delaware, OH 43015.
Visit OWU Career Connectionto revise your resume/CV, develop an exceptional cover letter and/or personal statement, and explore career options, skills, & values.
Please contact Emily Creasap or Mallorie Watts, advisors of the Senior Advisory Council, at eccreasap@owu.edu or mmwatts@owu.edu with any questions or concerns.